Logistics Specialist

Company Description Syensqo is a leading science company that develops ground-breaking technologies to improve everyday life and support a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future. Guided by circular economy principles, the company delivers disruptive, market-leading solutions that address global megatrends. Syensqo plays a key role in clean mobility, biotechnology, natural ingredients, and circular solutions, enabling high-performance products across homes, consumer goods, transportation, smart devices, and healthcare. Inspired by scientific councils founded in 1911, Syensqo brings together diverse experts to push the limits of science and innovation. The company has a global team of more than 13,000 associates across 30 countries, offering an international and collaborative work environment.

Role DescriptionThis role is responsible for logistics inbound/outbound operations with a strong focus on outbound activities and providing backup support for inbound. The position supports distribution, import/export operations, and coordination with customer forwarders to ensure business continuity and on-time delivery. In addition to core logistics execution (e.g., inventory allocations), the role provides full backup capability to the Inventory Specialist, performs audits, maintains critical master/transaction data, and updates functional procedures as required.

Key Responsibilities

·      Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials in and/or out of the country in accordance with company policies and procedures, and in compliance with relevant local and international laws and regulations.

·      Prepare, manage, and validate shipping/export documentation and required online submissions (if any) to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant export execution.

·      Support the Distribution Requirements Planning process to ensure timely and accurate product delivery, including product movement coordination.

·      Communicate and coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping agents, warehouse, customers, and relevant authorities across territories as needed to ensure efficient, positive, and compliant operations.

·      Build and maintain formal working knowledge of domestic and international rules/regulations governing chemical shipments and Dangerous Goods (DG).

·      Investigate, plan, and implement effective transportation methods that best meet organizational, supplier, and customer needs.

·      Monitor and ensure logistics activities comply with Quality and HSE management system requirements, as well as local and international regulations.

·      Contribute to a customer-focused service environment and drive service excellence.

·      Support cost control initiatives; resolve logistics/transportation non-conformances related to import/export and communicate with the Supply Chain team as appropriate.

·      Monitor, record, analyze, and report logistics activities, trends, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

·      Perform inventory allocation support and provide full backup coverage for the Inventory Specialist.

·      Update and maintain logistics procedures when appropriate or as assigned.

·      Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience

·      Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields.

·      5–7 years of experience in logistics, import/export, distribution, or related functions.

·      Experience in the chemical industry and/or a multinational environment is a strong advantage.

·      Experience working with 3rd party logistics providers (3PL), freight forwarders, and DG handling is preferred.

·      DG certification/training (e.g., IATA/IMDG) is a plus.

·      SAP knowledge.

·      Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Skills & Competencies

·      Strong cross-functional coordination skills (Supply Chain, Customer Service, Planning, Sales, carriers/forwarders) and ability to work across multiple processes and procedures.

·      Self-starter mindset with strong customer problem-solving orientation.

·      Highly independent worker with appropriate escalation and periodic review with manager.

·      Ability to recognize, analyze, and propose solutions to complex logistics issues; engage relevant stakeholders to ensure proper resolution.

·      Strong analytical skills to interpret reports/data and drive continuous improvement actions.

·      Ability to make timely decisions to prevent delays and ensure customer deliveries are not impacted.

·      Teamwork: builds close working relationships with Customer Service, Planning, Sales, and other stakeholders.

·      Adaptability: flexible and effective in ambiguous, stressful, or changing situations.

·      Action-oriented: works with minimal supervision while knowing when to consult others.

About us

·      Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

You will get:

·      Competitive salary

·      16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

·      Training platform for all employees

·      Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

·      Medical and Dental allowance

Apply with your CV / Resume: Please drop your resume to:

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